NEW GTA 5 Online updates are coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC, starting with a new vehicle launch.

UPDATE ONE: The new GTA 5 Online update has been released by Rockstar today and includes a new vehicle and additional items for the Content Creator tool.

The Hijak Ruston can now be bought in-game on PS4, Xbox One and PC, costing around $430,000.

"Stripped down and drenched in carbon fiber, the Hijak Ruston is a lightweight & pint-sized packet of fury," a Rockstar statement explains.

"It might not win any safety awards, but the Ruston's low profile gets you as close to the tarmac as you're ever going to want to be, so nestle in and brace yourself for some tight turns and even tighter clenches.

"A unique and elegant addition to the Sports class, the Hijak Ruston is now available in GTA Online at Legendary Motorsport."

The new Ruston did not come with a new Adversary Mode, instead being paired with new Creator Content that expands stunt races features.

"Stunt Races recently received a big addition with the Special Vehicle Circuit update and we're expanding the toolbox for the Rockstar community to take things up a few notches," Rockstar adds.

"In addition to the Rocket Voltic, Ruiner 2000 and Blazer Aqua becoming available in the Stunt Race Creator, we're adding a collection of new Props designed to highlight these vehicles’ unique abilities, including Hurdles, Boost Refills and Explosive Crates.

"New psychedelic Stunt Tubes will send racers on a trip through alternate dimensions, while destructible walls will leave some serious carnage in your wake as you power your way to victory."

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A new GTA 5 Online update looks set for launch this week

A new series of GTA 5 Online updates are set to land, following the release of last week’s Cunning Stunts: Special Vehicle Circuit, which is now live on PS4, Xbox One and PC.

This included 20 new tracks, each custom made for the unique abilities of the Ruiner 2000, Rocket Voltic and Blazer Aqua.

A new Supercar was also added for the more traditional races, with the Progen GP1 now available to purchase in-game.

And looking to the future, Rockstar provided a few pointers on what will be released in the coming weeks.

A mix of new vehicles, Adversary Modes and creator content is set to be launched, ahead of the big GTA 5 Online summer DLC release.

It’s a similar pattern to what the studio have used in the past, fleshing out gaps between major updates with a car release each week, usually paired with an Adversary Mode.

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“Look for even more updates coming to GTA Online in the weeks ahead, including additions to the Creator like new Stunt Race props and the ability to concoct your own Special Vehicle Races for the Rocket Voltic, Ruiner 2000, and Blazer Aqua,” a message from Rockstar explains.

“Plus crazy new modes like Resurrection and Top Down, as well as a collection of oft-requested classic GTA rides - including one particularly morbid muscle car.”

The first GTA 5 Online update is expected to arrive later this week on Tuesday, March 21, for PS4, Xbox One and PC.

The summer will see the release of new weaponised vehicles as part of the gun runner update and likely the last big content drop for the game before the arrival of Red Dead Redemption 2.